"Pay homage to the sage Khan. From below the sky to above the earth, the sun and moon shine only on the sage Khan!"
A group of Turks with high noses, deep eyes, and sharp eyes walked into the hall and bowed down in the manner of a messenger.
Gu Cheng wore a twelve-pointed crown on his head and a mysterious robe with twelve chapters embroidered on it. The flowing light moved gently, like the real sun, moon and stars. The Turkic envoy originally looked proud, but after just one glance, he couldn't help himself.
Kneel down and fall to the ground.
Because this majesty no longer represents one person, but countless people in the vast Central Plains, and the entire country in the prosperous Sui Dynasty.
But when he presented his credentials, the Turkic envoy became more energetic again: "Our Turks will hold a reunion ceremony after May, the east and west will become one, Bi Xuan will be the protector of the country, and Yun Shuai will be the national teacher. The alliance can be promoted
Khan, I would like to invite the sage Khan to send an envoy to observe the ceremony!"
As soon as these words came out, the ministers were stunned and there was a faint commotion.
This news is really shocking. The Eastern and Western Turks have been divided for nearly ten years, and now they are actually going to merge again?
The Turks are a branch of the Xiongnu. They arose in the late Northern Wei Dynasty. Their power reached its peak thirty years ago. They conquered the Qi (yàn) Da in the west, moved to the Khitan in the east, merged with Qi Gu in the north, and overpowered all the countries outside the Great Wall. They were the most powerful in the north.
military regime.
Twenty years ago, during the confrontation between the Northern Zhou Dynasty and the Northern Qi Dynasty, they fought for a good marriage with the Turks and lost their property in order to ask for help.
It was not until ten years ago that the Turks were in civil strife and split into East and West Turks, which greatly reduced their strength. The Sui Dynasty, which had just founded the country, could breathe a sigh of relief.
Most of the later generations attributed the split of the Turks to Yang Jian, which is actually not accurate. It should be said that Yang Jian adopted the policy of making friends far away and attacking close, leaving the strong and uniting the weak to sow discord and officially split the Turks.
But in fact, long before the establishment of the Sui Dynasty, the Turks established small khans in the Western Regions, which laid the foundation for civil strife. Just like when Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty enfeoffed the prefectural pastoralists, the princes became powerful. After his death, his relatives and eunuchs fought to the death.
The world was immediately in chaos.
What Yang Jian did was push so hard that the Turks split into two halves.
Although the Western Turks are slightly inferior to the Eastern Turks, the two countries are united and have millions of troops. If they invade from the south, it will definitely be a catastrophe in the eyes of the ministers.
At this moment, all the ministers subconsciously looked at the throne.
Gu Cheng waved his hand, and Palace Supervisor Wei Jinzhong stepped forward and said loudly: "The envoy has finished the ceremony!"
"Sage Khan? Saint Khan?"
The Turkic envoy did not get any promises. He was frightened and angry and was taken away forcefully.
"If the Turks invade, who can lead the army?"
Gu Cheng looked down at the ministers.
The expressions of the civil servants changed drastically, but no one dared to propose peace. The generals were in great spirits and were ecstatic.
"I am willing!"
"I am willing to lead the troops and destroy the Rong and Di!"
…
In a moment, He Ruobi and Yang Su jumped out, followed closely by Han Qinhu, Shi Wansui, Xin Qiji, and Bi Zaiyu.
"Um!"
Gu Cheng looked at the civil servants who were sweating on their foreheads, and then turned to the two leading ministers and servants: "Which one of you can serve as the minister of Xingtai, advise the three armies, and take on this important task?"
"I would like to go and recommend one more person, Chariot and Cavalry General Sun Sheng (shèng), who can take on the important task!"
The servant on the right shot Pei Ju, his eyes were deep in thought, and the servant on the left shot Gao Xi and walked forward.
Although there was a lot of gray hair on his head, Gao Xi was still energetic and bright-eyed. He never expected that five years later, the one who would use him would be the former King of Jin.
Logically speaking, even if an old minister is appointed, he should not be a princeling, let alone someone who has just ascended the throne.
But Gao Xi soon discovered that for his majesty, he didn't need to care about these things at all. In just half a year, the ministers had already mastered everything.
Gao Xi was relieved. This man, who was not even a prince, was able to control most of the power of the six departments in just six months. Now that even the Guanlong family has been suppressed and weakened by him, who else dares to go against his will?
At this moment, seeing that the Sui Dynasty was peaceful and peaceful, the country was strong, and thinking about Yang Yong who was drunk and dreaming in the palace, Gao Xi felt lucky.
I am glad that I have failed so that I can have such a prosperous and peaceful life!
At this moment, when he came forward to recommend talents, Pei Ju's expression changed imperceptibly, and Gu Cheng asked, "Where is he?"
"Your Majesty!"
At this time, Huang Shang took a step forward and said, "Chang Sun Sheng returned to Beijing a few years ago to resume his mission. He was injured on the way and is recuperating in his mansion."
"Oh? Is this happening?"
Gu Cheng raised his eyebrows: "Send an imperial doctor to treat his illness and treat his injuries, and he will enter the palace in three days!"
…
"Chairman Sun Sheng, heir of the Demon Xiang Sect, pays homage to our emperor!"
On the second day, Chang Sun Sheng came to see him in the Wannian Hall of Renshou Palace.
The most unforgettable thing about Chang Sun Sheng is not his skin as clear as jade, but his eyes like blades of frost, which can be devoid of any emotion, leaving only absolute calculation.
And when he announced his family heritage, Wei Jinzhong, who was standing by him, was stunned.
This person is actually the descendant of the Demon Xiang Sect, one of the six sects of the Demon Sect, who inherits the methods of the Strategist?
"Um!"
Gu Chengdao: "You lured the Turks to gain advantage, frightened them to use force, and used barbarians to attack barbarians. You did a good job!"
"I will serve your Majesty for the Sui Dynasty, and I will never give up even if I die!"
Changsun Sheng bowed down without hesitation.
Gu Cheng nodded: "I heard that your wife has recently died. She is from the Bohai Gao family. She is dignified and elegant, and she would be a good match!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the marriage!"
Changsun Sheng was overjoyed.
Neither the king nor the ministers mentioned at all where the injuries they suffered came from, they only expressed their attitude.
No matter how wise the emperor is, he cannot make his ministers live in harmony and perform their duties without fighting for power.
So for Gu Cheng, no matter whether Changsun Sheng was injured by Pei Ju or not, as long as the two of them obeyed his orders, it was enough.
"In your opinion, why do Eastern and Western Turks become one?"
After receiving the holy grace, Gu Cheng asked.
"This is the joint effort of Bi Xuan, the Eastern Turkic war god, and Yun Shuai, the Western Turkic national master!"
Changsun Sheng said: "These two people were enemies of life and death. When Bi Xuan was young, he accidentally encountered the desert temple and created his own Yanyang miracle, which laid the foundation of the great master. It is said that Yun Shuai got lost in the grasslands when he first arrived in Persia.
In the desert, I also entered this palace, but because Bi Xuan blocked my chance to meet him, I forged a deep hatred..."
"A temple?"
A meaningful smile overflowed from the corner of Gu Cheng's mouth: "It's really not easy for them to let go of such a big hatred!"
"The most terrifying thing is that the position of Khan this time is an alliance. This is something that is impossible to happen. I don't know how Bi Xuan and Yun Shuai persuaded Du Lan Khan, Qimin Khan and Chu Luo Ke
sweat."
Changsun Sheng looked solemnly.
Today's Eastern and Western Turks are basically dominated by these three khans, with a large number of tribes under their command.
Now they are asked to elect a new Khan and become the king of all the Turks. This does not mean that Cao Cao, Liu Bei and Sun Quan, who have already established the country, elect a new emperor of the Han Dynasty and then bow their heads as vassals. It is simply unbelievable.
"Then who do you like?"
Gu Cheng smiled.
"I'm afraid the choice of minister will not be in your Majesty's eyes!"
Changsun Sheng hesitated for a moment and then said: "In the past five years, a group of horse thieves have emerged in East Turkestan, and the leader is named Temujin!"